Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Confused and Misused Words - Momentary V Momentous


Momentary (adj) – lasting for a very short period of time.
  • A momentary lapse of concentration on the road could cause an accident.
  • John blamed his momentary lapse of memory for not remembering who Terence was.

Momentous (adj) – very important because of its effects on future events.

  • The momentous news of Steve Job’s passing sent shock waves throughout the world.
  • The decision to move overseas was a momentous one for the whole family.

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